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Grimbergen
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Grimbergen, Bière d'Abbaye Double (Belgium) 
A beer once brewed at the Abbey of Grimbergen, now at the Alken-Maes Brewery. It pours a dark ruby/brown colour with a cream-coloured head that is quite thick. On the nose it is filled with spiced plum pie aromas that are both fruity and malty. On the palate it is decidedly sweet, with a rather sugary character, though darker, roasted nut and chocolate notes begin to bring it back into balance. There's quite a refreshing character here, with quite lively carbonation though a full texture. Not a patch on the best Trappist doubles, and very commercial, but a decent dark beer. 6.5% ABV, 33cl, �1.85, Euro-beer, Luvians, Pitfield Beer Shop, Beerritz.  |  |
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